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    Cráneo (en. Skull)

    /ˈkɾa.ɲeo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain.
    The human skull is composed of several bones that fuse together.
    El cráneo humano está compuesto por varios huesos que se fusionan.
    Upper part of the head, thin and sometimes fragile.
    The animal's skull was damaged after the accident.
    El cráneo del animal estaba dañado tras el accidente.
    It is used in medical contexts to refer to injuries or surgeries.
    The doctor performed a surgery on the patient's skull.
    El médico realizó una operación en el cráneo del paciente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cranium', which means 'head' or 'skull'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take something to the head
    To have something in mind, to remember something.
    llevarse algo al cráneo

    Related Words

    cranial
    Related to the skull.
    craneal
    craniotomy
    Surgery that involves opening the skull.
    craneotomía
    craniometry
    Measurement of the dimensions of the skull.
    craniometría

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to a person who is considered intelligent.
    That guy has a head for math.
    Ese chico tiene un cráneo para las matemáticas.
    Used to describe someone who thinks too much.
    Don't complicate your life, don't take everything to heart.
    No te compliques la vida, no te lleves todo al cráneo.